Named for Marie A. Libert (1782-1863), Belgian botanist who wrote on liverworts.

Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

The related species L. mooreae is used in traditional medicine. Libertia mooreae is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive, fragrant flowers. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomach problems.

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